Ghana women’s football internationals Abdulai Mukarama and Philomena Abakah have officially joined Turkish Super Lig side Ünye Kadın FK ahead of the 2026/27 season.
The attacking duo have secured a new challenge in Turkey as they continue their professional careers abroad, bringing valuable experience from Ghana, Africa and overseas competitions.
Abdulai Mukarama has established herself as one of Ghana’s promising attacking talents after progressing through the country’s youth national teams. The Tamale-born forward began her career with Northern Ladies FC before gaining international recognition with the Black Maidens and Black Princesses.
She later earned a move to Spanish side Deportivo Alavés before returning to Ghana to feature for Hasaacas Ladies, where she continued to impress with her attacking qualities. Mukarama has also represented the Black Queens at senior level.
During her spell with Hasaacas Ladies, Mukarama recorded 3 goals and 4 assists in 9 appearances based on available club statistics, underlining her impact in the final third.
Philomena Abakah also arrives at Ünye Kadın FK with significant experience from different football environments. The Ghanaian forward started her career with Berry Ladies before moving to Tanzanian giants Simba Queens and later featuring for Ampem Darkoa Ladies.
Abakah has also had international club experiences with teams including Crvena zvezda in Serbia and Indian side Kickstart/Sreebhumi, further expanding her football journey outside Ghana.
The forward has earned recognition with the Black Queens, making her senior national team debut in 2022, and remains one of Ghana’s notable attacking prospects.
Career Profile
Abdulai Mukarama
- Position: Forward
- Former clubs: Northern Ladies FC, Deportivo Alavés, Hasaacas Ladies
- National team: Black Maidens, Black Princesses and Black Queens
- Highlight: Impressive attacking contributions in Ghana’s women’s league, including 3 goals and 4 assists in 9 recorded appearances for Hasaacas Ladies.
Philomena Abakah
- Position: Forward
- Former clubs: Berry Ladies, Simba Queens, Ampem Darkoa Ladies, Crvena zvezda, Kickstart/Sreebhumi
- National team: Black Queens international
- Highlight: Experience across Ghana, Tanzania, Serbia and India.
The move to Ünye Kadın FK marks another major step in the careers of both players as they aim to make an impact in Turkish women’s football while continuing to represent Ghana on the international stage.
